10-MINUTE FOCUS: 25 Habits for Mastering Your Concentration and Eliminating Distractions
by Daniel Walter
Copyright 2018 by Daniel Walter
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ISBN-10: 1729144039
ISBN-13: 978-1729144039
Contents
I ntroduction
10 minutes. Thats how long it takes to do most of the activities in this book. Sometimes even less.
By taking just 10 minutes at the beginning of your day to plan, eliminate distractions, and get your environment ready, you will notice improved focus for the rest of the day. In most cases, forcing yourself to just start a project and work on it for 10 minutes is enough to bring yourself to a state of deep work.
Ah, if only it were that simple. Distractions abound in the modern workplace and sometimes even our best efforts to focus are interrupted by co-workers, email and our own perfectionistic thoughts. Thats what this book is about: learning how to take control of your environment, eliminate distractions and get your thoughts working for you instead of against you.
And youre not alone. Focus can be a problem for everyone at timesthere are days when you are able to accomplish everything on your to-do list and there are days you cannot seem to get anything done. Your energy levels also seem to fluctuate based on the time of day.
You experience highs when you can just zip through projects and get things done in no time, and then there are the times of day when you cannot get anything done at all because your energy is so low. Of course, this doesnt even take into consideration the fluctuations in focus that can occur as a result of your emotions, as well.
Focus is hard to capture, but if you learn how to use it the right way, you will become more efficient with the work that you get done. This guidebook will provide you with the tools that you need to get your work done without losing focus and falling prey to all the distractions that come up during the day.
This guidebook is divided into five chapters. The first chapter begins with an introduction that explains exactly what focus is, why it is hard to maintain and a bit about how procrastination can play a big role in your lack of focus.
The second chapter looks at how the right work environment can make a huge difference in how much work you get done, and what you can do to take control of that environment. We finish the first chapter with a quiz that will tell you how much of a problem you have with focusing. With the results, you can self-evaluate exactly where you are and what you can do to improve.
When you feel directionless, it quickly gets overwhelming. And when you feel overwhelmed, youre susceptible to distractions and procrastination. Thats why having a plan is the key to feeling in control and in charge. In chapter three, you will read about how you can plan your day to maximize effective work time and minimize distractions.
Taking definitive action in the moment is also essential to getting focused. And sometimes taking a small action, such as turning your phone off for a few hours, can have a big impact on your ability to focus. Chapter four tells you some actions that you can do that will result almost immediately in improved concentration.
Finally, in chapter five, well get into all the ways in which improving your health can improve your focus. Simply put, if youre in good physical health and you feel well rested and well fed, you will have more energy. And if you have more energy, you will be able to focus better and do better work.
Throughout this book, you will learn about 25 habits that you can cultivate to improve your focus. These tips are not difficult and are meant to be easily added into your daily routine seamlessly. And again, most of them only take 10 minutes or less to complete!
It doesnt matter whether you are scheduling only five things to do during the day, working tirelessly in bursts during your higher energy times, or even learning how to avoid your email and phone when you first get to the office; you are sure to find some tips to help you maintain your focus and get your work done.
If you are tired of running into issues with your focus, and if you want to be in charge of your own time, be sure to check out this guidebook to get started!
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